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AD52 NGZ

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,098 mi
Last recorded85,098 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 NGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 85,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,427 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,118 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre beginning to get low

o/s/f tyre beginning to get low

Fail 15 Jun 2015 75,919 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre beginning to get low

n/s/r tyre beginning to get low and is punctured

o/s/f tyre beginning to get low

Fail 27 Jun 2014 70,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,215 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

wipers not clearing 100%

Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,582 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,826 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,055 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 51,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,368 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,184 miles

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Fail 20 Dec 2006 39,184 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2005 34,432 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AD52 NGZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 78,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD52 NGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD52 NGZ registered?

AD52 NGZ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is AD52 NGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 NGZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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